Week 2Week 2Review of Domains, Periods and Ages

Exploring Developmental TheoriesThe Nature vs. Nurture Debate and Identical

Twins

Review of Domains, Periods and AgesExploring Developmental Theories

The Nature vs. Nurture Debate and Identical Twins

Class Date Topic Assignments

2 Sept 10-14 Theoretical Approaches & Developmental Milestones

3 Sept 17-21 Theories of Child Development

4 Sept 24-28 Theories of Child DevelopmentResearch Proposal DUE (10%)

5 Oct 1-5 Application of Dev. Theory Application Presentations

6 Oct 8-12 Application of Dev. Theory Application Presentations

7 Oct 15-19 Biological Beginnings and Prenatal Development Test (10%)

8 Oct 22-26 Reading Week NO CLASSES

9 Oct 29 - Nov 2 Infancy and Toddlerhood Test (10%)

10 Nov 5-9 Infancy and Toddlerhood

11 Nov 12-16 Infancy and Toddlerhood

12 Nov 19-23 Early Childhood Test (10%)

13 Nov 26-30 Early Childhood

14 Dec 3-7 Early Childhood

15 Dec 10-14 Test (10%)

Review

QUIZ!!!D2L > Class 2 > Class 1 Review Quiz

Research Project

The purpose of this assignment is to give students an opportunity to investigate a subject of interest to them regarding child development. The assignment will require students to research information, summarize the information in the given format, and then discuss how

research on this issue might apply to their work as an early childhood educator.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w2gIKYwSmJtLEP988XoIXsM6IaD5XmXDvI-4LjQCXXg/edit

Research: TypesQuantitativeQuantitative QualitativeQualitative

PurposePurposeaims to quantify data

through statsaims to describe data

through writing

MethodsMethodsSurvey, questionnaires,

Observation,Observation, interview

ResultsResults

Analyzed using statistical procedures

validity, replicability, generalization

Analyzed using qualitative methods

Credibility, dependability,transferability

The Power of Google

How to use Google to Start Your Research

Starting the Research Process

• Visit the Refining your research project ACTIVITY posted to D2L.

• Complete steps 1-4

• Enter your research question into the research question form.

Child development theories ...

What’s a theory? Where does it come from?

What are the components of a good theory?

Why do you children experience “the terrible two’s?”

Let’s theorize....

Watch the clip....

1. Create a theory that you think explains the demonstrated behaviour (Think of the domains, periods and ages involved.)2. Identify your observations that lead will support your theory3. How would you test your theory?

Review of ApproachesMain idea on developmentMain idea on development TheoristsTheorists

PsychoanalyticalPsychoanalyticalDevelopment that focuses on unconscious drives and forces

that develop WITHIN the mindFreud, Erikson

BehaviouralBehaviouralEnvironment shapes learning and behaviour. Development is

in response to environmental stimuliPavlov, Skinner,

Bandura

EcologicalEcologicalDifferent spheres of society influence development in

different ways (family, schools, peer groups)Brofenbrenner,

Vygotsky

Cognitive Cognitive Children actively participate in learning process. Thinking

and development of intellectual thought occur as a result of interactions with environments and people

Piaget, Vygotsky

Humanist Humanist Intention and self actualization play a role in development.

People are motivated to developRogers, Maslow

Hierarchy

EthologicalEthologicalBehaviour is influenced by biology and tied to evolution.

Identification of critical periods are importantDarwin, Lorenz

The Relevance of Theories

Understand the influences on developmentDevelop new ideas, theories about behaviour

Understand changes in development. Optimize children’s development.

Each theory has its own beliefsEach theory is based on research

Each theory is classified into various approaches or categories

Child development is explained through theories

Next Week

Read: Chapter 2 (and ch 1 if you haven’t)

Review the Developmental Theories Presentation Assignment Outline

Choose the GROUP you want to work with MAX 5 people per group.